Woods and Mickelson were arch rivals earlier in their careers but age, life experiences and time spent on Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup teams have brought them closer together.

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Woods played some practice holes with US PGA champion and world No.2 Justin Thomas Monday.

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Woods was making his first playing appearance at Masters week for 1,086 days. He ha undergone four back surgeries since March 2014.

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The four-time champion's last appearance at the Masters was in 2015 when he finished tied for 17th.

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In 2013 Woods found himself in hot water after a TV viewer called in to highlight an illegal drop on the 15th hole Friday. He was nearly disqualified but rules officials deemed a decision had already been made during his second round and only handed out a two-shot penalty. Woods finished fourth.

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At the 2010 Masters Woods made a much-anticipated return to golf after several months out following the scandal in his private life in late 2009.